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Have you ever missed a deadline and wondered if it made you less dedicated? On this episode, I talk about how I used to push for strict podcast consistency, what changed after a busy season, and why giving yourself some grace matters.
The realities of running a podcast and staying disciplined
How to handle slipping up without losing momentum
Why missing an episode doesn't mean you've failed
Join me as we explore what it really takes to keep going.
Subscribe to Your Mic on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Shoot Freddy an email: [email protected].
Key Takeaways
Changing Attitudes Toward Consistency
Takeaway: Freddy used to be very strict about maintaining a steady podcast cadence but has since relaxed his stance, realizing that rigidity isn't always necessary or healthy. He’s learned that flexibility can actually enhance the podcasting process.
Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
Takeaway: Freddy reflects on his own stubbornness and how gaining self-awareness has allowed him to evolve, especially in how he handles the pressures of podcasting and entrepreneurship. Recognizing both strengths and weaknesses is essential for personal and professional growth.
Giving Yourself Grace
Takeaway: He emphasizes the importance of forgiving yourself when you miss the mark, such as skipping a podcast episode due to exhaustion or circumstances. Perfection isn’t realistic; showing yourself compassion isn’t a sign of weakness but an essential part of sustainable success.
The Impact of Expectations on Workflow
Takeaway: Freddy discusses how high expectations (like recording on specific days) can be burdensome, and sometimes life intervenes. Flexibility in your workflow is not only permissible—it’s often necessary.
Redefining Success and Discipline
Takeaway: Missing an episode doesn’t equate to failure or laziness. Freddy stresses that even highly-driven and successful people need rest and occasionally drop the ball; that doesn't mean they aren’t committed or disciplined. The real issue arises only if missed episodes become a frequent pattern.
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By Freddy CruzHave you ever missed a deadline and wondered if it made you less dedicated? On this episode, I talk about how I used to push for strict podcast consistency, what changed after a busy season, and why giving yourself some grace matters.
The realities of running a podcast and staying disciplined
How to handle slipping up without losing momentum
Why missing an episode doesn't mean you've failed
Join me as we explore what it really takes to keep going.
Subscribe to Your Mic on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Shoot Freddy an email: [email protected].
Key Takeaways
Changing Attitudes Toward Consistency
Takeaway: Freddy used to be very strict about maintaining a steady podcast cadence but has since relaxed his stance, realizing that rigidity isn't always necessary or healthy. He’s learned that flexibility can actually enhance the podcasting process.
Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
Takeaway: Freddy reflects on his own stubbornness and how gaining self-awareness has allowed him to evolve, especially in how he handles the pressures of podcasting and entrepreneurship. Recognizing both strengths and weaknesses is essential for personal and professional growth.
Giving Yourself Grace
Takeaway: He emphasizes the importance of forgiving yourself when you miss the mark, such as skipping a podcast episode due to exhaustion or circumstances. Perfection isn’t realistic; showing yourself compassion isn’t a sign of weakness but an essential part of sustainable success.
The Impact of Expectations on Workflow
Takeaway: Freddy discusses how high expectations (like recording on specific days) can be burdensome, and sometimes life intervenes. Flexibility in your workflow is not only permissible—it’s often necessary.
Redefining Success and Discipline
Takeaway: Missing an episode doesn’t equate to failure or laziness. Freddy stresses that even highly-driven and successful people need rest and occasionally drop the ball; that doesn't mean they aren’t committed or disciplined. The real issue arises only if missed episodes become a frequent pattern.